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Pater Juan Remington, also known as Ewan Remington in other language versions of Chrono Crusade, is a senior exorcist and a central supporting figure in the story. He serves as the minister of the New York branch of the Order of Magdalene, where he holds the rank of first-class militia, works as a field agent, and acts as the second-in-command to Sister Kate Valentine. Although he appears to be a man of about twenty-seven, with blond hair, blue eyes, and a tall build, he is actually far older, roughly sixty-four years old. His early history is only partially revealed. Decades before the main events, he served as a protector to Mary Magdalene, and when the demon Chrono came to capture her, Remington fought against him but could not stop him. Much later, he was sent to the Seventh Bell Orphanage to investigate Joshua Christopher, and after the events surrounding Joshua's disappearance, he brought Rosette and her demon partner Chrono to the Magdalene convent in New York, where he took on the role of their guardian.
In terms of personality, Remington is calm, friendly, and controlled even in the most dangerous situations. He is kind and helpful, and he often displays a flirtatious and charming manner that makes him popular with the women of the Order, including Rosette, who develops a small crush on him. At the same time, he is deeply mysterious and keeps many secrets about his past. He takes his work extremely seriously and remains devoted to the fight against demons. Despite his warm exterior, he carries a heavy emotional burden, especially his lingering feelings for Mary Magdalene, whom he loved and still remembers with great fondness years after her loss. He is also fiercely self-sacrificing, determined to keep fighting his enemies until the day he dies, regardless of the personal cost.
His motivations are rooted in duty, protection, and atonement. He is committed to the mission of the Order of Magdalene to combat demonic threats, but his actions are also driven by his desire to protect Rosette and Chrono, whom he regards almost as family. His connection to Mary Magdalene continues to shape him, and his long life appears to be marked by guilt and unresolved devotion. In the anime, it is revealed that he was originally an angel who chose to become human. Later in the story, he openly severs his ties with God, declaring himself a Sinner and stating that he has no regrets about losing his wings, which signals his complete commitment to his own path of fighting and protecting rather than serving a heavenly order.
Within the story, Remington functions as a mentor, protector, and key supporter. He is the one who brings Rosette and Chrono into the Order of Magdalene, keeping a close watch over them and acting as a surrogate father figure to Rosette, even though she does not see him as a father herself. He coordinates important operations, including efforts connected to the resealing of the Seal of the Seven Wings in Central Park, and he helps Rosette advance in her career as a militia member. His relationship with Chrono is layered, since they were opponents in the distant past, but they later become allies and trusted companions. In the anime, he also proves his combat value directly by fighting and defeating the powerful demon Shader during a critical battle. Toward the end of the anime, he leaves the Order and continues on his own, eventually appearing in Rome near St. Peter's Basilica, where the story implies he is killed when he encounters Aion and a gunshot rings out.
His development across the series is one of gradual revelation and commitment. He begins as a mysterious and secretive figure whose past is unclear, and he gradually becomes more open about his true nature as a former angel who chose humanity. His decision to call himself a Sinner and reject God represents a major turning point, showing that he has fully embraced his mortal existence and his chosen mission. In the manga, his origin and development differ significantly. Instead of being a fallen angel, he is a normal human whose body was enhanced with demon cells known as legions to give him the strength needed to fight demons. In that version, he is also assigned to assassinate Chrono after the destruction of San Francisco, but he instead teaches Chrono how to use his power effectively without being consumed by rage.
Regarding abilities, Remington is a very powerful fighter with advanced combat skills, and he is considered a first-class member of the Order's militia. He is an effective field operative who can handle both direct combat and complex coordination. In the anime, he also displays an apparent ability to move across great distances almost instantly, such as traveling from the Order's New York headquarters to a location in San Francisco without anyone noticing. As a former angel in the anime, he possesses additional supernatural strength and resilience, which allows him to stand against powerful demons like Shader. In the manga, his combat capability comes from his demon-cell-enhanced body, which grants him the physical power necessary to fight supernatural enemies. Throughout all versions of the character, he is defined by his calm endurance, his protective nature, and his willingness to sacrifice himself for the people and mission he believes in.
In terms of personality, Remington is calm, friendly, and controlled even in the most dangerous situations. He is kind and helpful, and he often displays a flirtatious and charming manner that makes him popular with the women of the Order, including Rosette, who develops a small crush on him. At the same time, he is deeply mysterious and keeps many secrets about his past. He takes his work extremely seriously and remains devoted to the fight against demons. Despite his warm exterior, he carries a heavy emotional burden, especially his lingering feelings for Mary Magdalene, whom he loved and still remembers with great fondness years after her loss. He is also fiercely self-sacrificing, determined to keep fighting his enemies until the day he dies, regardless of the personal cost.
His motivations are rooted in duty, protection, and atonement. He is committed to the mission of the Order of Magdalene to combat demonic threats, but his actions are also driven by his desire to protect Rosette and Chrono, whom he regards almost as family. His connection to Mary Magdalene continues to shape him, and his long life appears to be marked by guilt and unresolved devotion. In the anime, it is revealed that he was originally an angel who chose to become human. Later in the story, he openly severs his ties with God, declaring himself a Sinner and stating that he has no regrets about losing his wings, which signals his complete commitment to his own path of fighting and protecting rather than serving a heavenly order.
Within the story, Remington functions as a mentor, protector, and key supporter. He is the one who brings Rosette and Chrono into the Order of Magdalene, keeping a close watch over them and acting as a surrogate father figure to Rosette, even though she does not see him as a father herself. He coordinates important operations, including efforts connected to the resealing of the Seal of the Seven Wings in Central Park, and he helps Rosette advance in her career as a militia member. His relationship with Chrono is layered, since they were opponents in the distant past, but they later become allies and trusted companions. In the anime, he also proves his combat value directly by fighting and defeating the powerful demon Shader during a critical battle. Toward the end of the anime, he leaves the Order and continues on his own, eventually appearing in Rome near St. Peter's Basilica, where the story implies he is killed when he encounters Aion and a gunshot rings out.
His development across the series is one of gradual revelation and commitment. He begins as a mysterious and secretive figure whose past is unclear, and he gradually becomes more open about his true nature as a former angel who chose humanity. His decision to call himself a Sinner and reject God represents a major turning point, showing that he has fully embraced his mortal existence and his chosen mission. In the manga, his origin and development differ significantly. Instead of being a fallen angel, he is a normal human whose body was enhanced with demon cells known as legions to give him the strength needed to fight demons. In that version, he is also assigned to assassinate Chrono after the destruction of San Francisco, but he instead teaches Chrono how to use his power effectively without being consumed by rage.
Regarding abilities, Remington is a very powerful fighter with advanced combat skills, and he is considered a first-class member of the Order's militia. He is an effective field operative who can handle both direct combat and complex coordination. In the anime, he also displays an apparent ability to move across great distances almost instantly, such as traveling from the Order's New York headquarters to a location in San Francisco without anyone noticing. As a former angel in the anime, he possesses additional supernatural strength and resilience, which allows him to stand against powerful demons like Shader. In the manga, his combat capability comes from his demon-cell-enhanced body, which grants him the physical power necessary to fight supernatural enemies. Throughout all versions of the character, he is defined by his calm endurance, his protective nature, and his willingness to sacrifice himself for the people and mission he believes in.